Balancing aesthetics and budget: understanding the cost, benefits and design potential of limestone

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10 November 2023

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Limestone is a striking building material that's been utilised for thousands of years worldwide in famous buildings such as the Great Pyramids of Giza. Here in New Zealand, it's been used on buildings for well over 100 years. To get some expert insights into limestone as a building material, the cost and some of its unique capabilities, we spoke to Dustin King, Operations Manager at Ōamaru Stone.
An inside look at Parkside Limestone Quarry where each Ōamaru Stone block is extracted.
An expansive home showcasing the natural beauty of limestone.
The size of limestone blocks required for a project will depend on the application.
Utilising limestone for the exterior of a home is one of the materials most common applications.
Limestone can give modern properties a classic charm.
Limestone is often distinguished by its off-white colour, given to it by its calcite composition.
Ōamaru Stone provides a stunning backdrop for a modern fireplace.
Limestone emerges as a sophisticated alternative to concrete, granite, or marble, elegantly showcased in these wall features.
A sleek golden sconce illuminates the natural beauty of the limestone.